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San Pietro

The documentary recounts the fierce and devastating Battle of San Pietro Infine, which took place in December 1943.

The documentary film tells the story of the grueling battle for San Pietro, a strategic Italian village, where over 1,100 US soldiers lost their lives in a futile attempt to capture the stronghold, which stood in the way of Allied forces advancing against the German army.

Info about San Pietro

Studio(s): U.S. Army Pictorial Services

Originally Released: United States, May 03, 1945

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, Short, War